These projects target S5 and S6 leavers with additional support needs out with specialist units who have shown aptitude for artistic endeavours during their time at school, who would benefit from projects on a ‘one to one’ basis with a professional artist, to produce work which will help them showcase their abilities in future settings

Outline

To enable pupils to take their individual creativity forward to adulthood

Individual outcomes of personal DVDs, portfolios or other showcasing medium to share work with colleges/employers/peers/family

Tailored to career or social development – agreed outcomes and audiences through review meetings

Projects may include visits to performances, exhibitions, college, workspaces

Artlink Central participation in review meetings either through attendance or reporting

Intended Outcomes

Enabling and facilitating participation in a range of arts and cultural opportunities

Promoting and encouraging diversity, equality and inclusion

Developing programmes and services for children and young people with additional support needs, including disabilities

Supporting young people to make a successful transition from schools to jobs, further education or training

Supporting young people to make a successful transition to independence